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ST Smart Parenting

Is your child’s handwriting costing him marks? The write way to better grades

Experts say that better handwriting can improve retention of information and focus.
Experts say that better handwriting can improve retention of information and focus.

Minor Issues

How to reduce your child’s screen time without straining your relationship

While screen use can often end up being a point of contention between parents and children, hopefully more families can find a middle ground that works for them.
While screen use can often end up being a point of contention between parents and children, hopefully more families can find a middle ground that works for them.

Should you and your PSLE child take a holiday in March?

swmarch - (From left) Mother Marilyn Tay, Megan, Phoebe, Kayden and father George Kong in Penang.


PHOTO: COURTESY OF MARILYN TAY
swmarch - (From left) Mother Marilyn Tay, Megan, Phoebe, Kayden and father George Kong in Penang.


PHOTO: COURTESY OF MARILYN TAY

Fun With Kids

7 hotels in Singapore and Johor to book for March school holidays and beyond

ecstay15 - The gnome-themed hotel rooms evoke a setting straight out of a fantasy storybook.


PHOTO: PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY, SINGAPORE
ecstay15 - The gnome-themed hotel rooms evoke a setting straight out of a fantasy storybook.


PHOTO: PARKROYAL COLLECTION MARINA BAY, SINGAPORE

Sound slumber is the secret to PSLE success

Parents should set regular bedtimes for their children throughout the week.
Parents should set regular bedtimes for their children throughout the week.

Fun With Kids

Chinese New Year with Sanrio, Sesame Street; WonderBot 2.0 at Children’s Museum S’pore

ecfun08 - Experience festive installations featuring Sesame Street and Sanrio, and Children’s Museum Singapore’s Wonderbot 2.0.


PHOTO: FAR EAST MALLS, HERITAGESG, UOL MALLS
ecfun08 - Experience festive installations featuring Sesame Street and Sanrio, and Children’s Museum Singapore’s Wonderbot 2.0.


PHOTO: FAR EAST MALLS, HERITAGESG, UOL MALLS

Minor Issues

What a changed dating world means for girl dads

A strong and supportive father-daughter bond will guide a girl  positively when it comes to love, dating and marriage.
A strong and supportive father-daughter bond will guide a girl  positively when it comes to love, dating and marriage.

Do parents have a favourite child? Of course they do

The sting of differential parental treatment does not appear to lessen over time.
The sting of differential parental treatment does not appear to lessen over time.

Sweat, mud, and tears: How Basic Military Training turns boys into men

MOE considering changes to PSLE to slow down education ‘arms race’

The Education Ministry will soon start a series of conversations with Singaporeans to hear their views before making any changes.
The Education Ministry will soon start a series of conversations with Singaporeans to hear their views before making any changes.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.